Professor Olivier Cussenot was awarded the rank of Knight of the Legion of Honour on 18 December 2025 during a formal ceremony. The decoration was presented by Professor Hugues de Thé in the presence of Roland Muntz, founding president of ANAMACaP.
The commitment of Professor Cussenot extends beyond scientific excellence and surgical mastery. Grounded in humanity, this work focuses on the well being and quality of life of patients.
Overview of his academic and scientific achievements:
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Supervisor of 16 PhD theses
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Author of more than 500 peer-reviewed publications
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Contributor to over 50 books and monographs
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Inventor of 8 patents
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Ranked among the top 3% of scientists worldwide (AD Scientific Index 2024)
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Visiting Professor at the University of Oxford and at the Medical University of Vienna
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Contributor to the latest advances in prostate cancer care in the 5th edition of the Oxford Handbook of Urology (Oxford University Press, 2025)